Abstract: A system and method for providing cost estimation in performing a work project on communications infrastructure may include accessing a first data record generated by a first software tool, where the first data record includes data that specifies a work project on communications infrastructure. A second data record utilized by a second software tool may be populated utilizing the data of the first data record. A data set that is related to a combination of a first data element and a second data element of the first data record may be accessed. Using the second software tool, the data set may be presented to a user in a selectable format to enable the user to select a third data element from the presented data set, where the third data element may be used to estimate a cost for performing the work project. A cost estimate based on the third data element may be generated and presented to the user using the second software tool.

Abstract: A user portable electronic apparatus (200) comprising circuitry for associating with a user portable element (100), the circuitry for associating providing a plurality of regions each allowing for association with the user portableelement (100), and wherein the apparatus (200) is arranged to be provided with data, associated with the element, upon association of the element with the user portable electronic apparatus.